Oh, how well we remember the talk of the Steelers having a home field advantage when the team faced the Seahawks in the non-neutralized environment of Detroit?
Well, now I guess the Seahawks know what it is like to face the Steelers enjoying a true home field advantage at Heinz Field.
Steelers 21, Seattle 0. Zilch. Nada. And the game wasn't nearly that close.
Even with the Steelers missing their two best defensive starters (Troy Polamalu and Casey Hampton -- each of whom is arguably the best player at his position league wide -- as well as key DB Bryant McFadden), and on the other side of the ball, the Steelers missing both of their starting wide receivers (Hines Ward and late scratch Santonio Holmes); the team put on a display of teamwork and domination nothing short of remarkable.
Its becoming monotonous for me to write, but this team seems to be a perfect match for the cool, calm, collected demeanor of new coach Tomlin. In fact, it was great to see Tomlin as fired up, smiling and playful as we have witnessed so far in his short tenure here. He is building such a strong rapport with Big Ben, I could have sworn the cameras caught him doing a flying butt-bump with his star QB (did anyone else catch that during the telecast or at the game?).
One thing that seems certain: last year was the blip.
This team is capable of the tremendous 15-1 record of three years ago as well as the Super Bowl Championship of two years ago.
Enjoy the bye-week. Then enjoy the ride... more and more, it looks like we are in the midst of another wild and crazy season.
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